Secure Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2012

Published: February 29, 2012

Updated: November 1, 2013

Applies To: Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2

To help you locate resources to secure your servers running Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2012, the following links have been compiled for essential assessment tools, reference documentation, and product offerings. Get started with the Security and Protection.

Use these tools to help assess security risks, identify missing security updates, and manage the security and compliance process for the most widely used Microsoft technologies.

Microsoft Security Assessment Tool 4.0The Microsoft Security Assessment Tool is a risk-assessment application designed to provide information and recommendations about best practices for security within an IT infrastructure.

Use these tools to administer security technologies and address ongoing threats.

Security Tools to Administer Windows Server 2012For the IT pro, this is a list of Microsoft tools that are available for Windows Server 2012 to administer security technologies and address ongoing threats to your computers and network. To help you find the right tool for the job, the security tools are grouped by category and task.

Many technologies, features, and configuration options can be used to enhance the security of computers and networks. Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows Server 2012 support and enhance critical security needs, including:

Authentication and identity.

Authorization and isolation.

Data protection.

Secure networking.

The following resources highlight key technologies and features that can be used as building blocks to address these needs (some may be standalone solutions, and others are version interdependent).